Cabinet approves one-year extension of 7% VAT until September 2027
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a one-year extension of the 7% VAT rate from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, to ease living costs and support economic stability.
Broadcasters seek legal clarity as NBTC roadmap vote is delayed
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Digital TV operators warn that the dispute over NBTC chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck’s eligibility for office could expose roadmap decisions to legal challenges.
Bank Indonesia governor resigns as market eyes central bank independence
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Perry Warjiyo has stepped down as Bank Indonesia governor in a surprise move, with Destry Damayanti appointed interim chief as investors watch policy direction.
Cabinet to consider tighter standards for power banks and lithium batteries
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
The Industry Ministry is preparing rules to make nickel batteries, lithium batteries and power banks controlled products requiring TIS certification before sale in Thailand.
CIB raids luxury Nonthaburi hotel in alleged casino and drug-party crackdown
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Central Investigation Bureau officers raided a luxury hotel in Nonthaburi under Operation Dragon Nest, arresting Chinese and Myanmar suspects and seizing drugs, gambling equipment and more than 200 items.
Four Thai regions face heavy rain as southwest monsoon strengthens
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thunderstorms are expected over 70% of the North and Northeast, with flash-flood risks and waves exceeding three metres in the upper Andaman Sea during storms.